In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Susan Carlisle, an award-winning author whose lifelong love of books turned into an extraordinary writing career spanning romance and nonfiction.

Susan has written more than 40 novels for HarperCollins’s Harlequin Medical Romance imprint, celebrated for her strong, compelling heroes and the women who challenge them. She’s also independently published multiple romance titles—including the Modern Masters of Their Castles trilogy—marking an impressive milestone of over 50 published books.

The conversation also explores Susan’s nonfiction work, written under Susan May and S. Carlisle May, including Nick’s New Heart: 30 Years and Counting…, which shares her son’s heart transplant journey, as well as books reflecting her time in the public school system and a WWII historical biography.

Living in Georgia with her husband of more than 40 years, Susan continues to write, read voraciously, travel, and find inspiration in history, family, and castles—lots of castles.

🎧 Join Michelle and Susan for a warm, inspiring conversation about perseverance, passion, and building a lasting writing career across genres.

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ABOUT SUSAN CARLISLE:

Award winning author, Susan Carlisle’s love affair with books began when she made a bad grade in math in the sixth grade. Not allowed to watch TV until she brought the grade up, Susan filled her time with books. She turned her love of reading into a love of writing.

She has completed more than 40 books for HarperCollins’s Harlequin medical imprint. Her heroes are strong, vibrant man and the woman who challenge them. She has independently published a number of romances such as Modern Masters of Their Castles trilogy and Racing to You giving her an opportunity to celebrate 50 published books.

Writing nonfiction as Susan May her book Nick’s New Heart 30 Years and Counting…is about her son’s heart transplant experience. Additional nonfiction books she has published are Daily Inspirations from The Unflappable Substitute about her 20 years in the public school system and a historical biography titled A WWII Flight Surgeon’s Story is available under S. Carlisle May.

She lives in Georgia with her husband of over 40 years. They have four grown children and eight grandchildren. Susan loves castles, traveling, cross-stitching and reads voraciously.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Susan Carlisle Website | Susan C May Website | Facebook Carlisle | Instagram

WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

Amazon | Amazon Author | Susan May

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Anthony M. Caro, a writer whose work lives at the intersection of transgressive horror, dark science fiction, and incisive pop culture commentary.

The conversation explores Anthony’s latest project, Cogs in a Neon Globe: A Cyberpunk Noir Collection, a bleak and gripping look at criminal life in a dystopian future. Michelle and Anthony also dig into his horror collections Dread Invocations and Tragedy Man, as well as his nonfiction work Universal Monsters and Neurotics, which examines the psychology behind classic horror icons.

With nearly two decades of professional writing experience, Anthony brings sharp insight into genre storytelling, indie publishing, and the cultural impact of horror and speculative fiction. They also touch on his work in indie film, his passion for cinema, and how discipline, travel, and the darker corners of human experience fuel his creativity.

🎧 Join Michelle and Anthony for a thoughtful, provocative conversation about horror, cyberpunk, pop culture, and stories that are meant to haunt long after the final page.

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ABOUT ANTHONY CARO:

Anthony M. Caro is passionate about transgressive horror, dark sci-fi fiction, and insightful pop culture commentary. His latest work, the upcoming Cogs in a Neon Globe: A Cyberpunk Noir Collection, reveals the despair of criminal life in a dystopian future. Caro is also the author of the chilling collections Dread Invocations: Terrifying Horror Tales to Utter in Hushed Tones and Tragedy Man, as well as the essay collection Universal Monsters and Neurotics: Children of the Night and Their Hang-Ups, which delves into the psyche of classic horror icons. With 18 years of professional writing experience, Caro’s non-fiction work graces outlets like FanSided’s 1428 Elm, Horror News, Cinema Scholars, and Comic Book Historians, where he explores horror, Generation X pop culture, and speculative themes with sharp wit and deep insight.

A passionate supporter of indie cinema, Caro has earned production credits on films such as Executive Producer on Alien Horde and Associate Producer on Pancake Man, Skate to Hell, and Bikers vs. Werewolves, bringing his love for the macabre to the screen. A brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Rigan Machado, he balances discipline with creativity, often drawing inspiration from his travels and the eerie corners of human experience. Caro’s work resonates with readers who crave stories that haunt, provoke, and entertain.

WHERE TO FIND HIM:

LinkTree | Website | Facebook | TikTok | X | Facebook Profile

WHERE TO FIND HIS BOOKS:

Amazon | Website

Sometimes, the stories we think we’ve finished… aren’t finished with us.

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m going behind the curtain to talk about something I didn’t expect—falling back in love with a long-running series I wrote years ago: Dream Walker Series.

And yes—this episode is also about Kincade, the broody, controlled, quietly dangerous character who has completely taken over my brain, my writing schedule, and my emotional stability.

✨ In this episode, I share:

• What it’s really like revisiting a long fantasy series years later

• Why authors don’t love a series the same way at every stage of life

• How perspective changes character arcs, foreshadowing, and emotional stakes

• Why I’m updating the Dream Walker series now (and what that actually means)

• The surprising joy of returning to a story that feels like coming home

• Why certain characters refuse to let authors go

This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at long-term storytelling, character obsession, and the deep emotional bonds that form between authors and their worlds.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• why authors revisit old books

• why some series evolve over time

• or why certain characters live rent-free in our heads

This episode is for you.

Dream Walker Series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C95JHF16

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And if Kincade has ever been your book boyfriend… I see you.

Until next time—keep dreaming beyond the page.